Little Red Riding Hood

1887

William Langson Lathrop

Associated Names
William Langson Lathrop

Artist, American, 1859 - 1938

This is a drawing of a child amidst a field of flowers with various scenes depicted above. In the bottom part of the image, there is a child surrounded by wildflowers, with detailed line work showing lush vegetation. The upper part displays smaller panels with different domestic and pastoral scenes. The top row shows a sleeping dog, a child in a bonnet, geese, and tranquil domestic settings. The etching evokes a nostalgic and rural atmosphere, capturing serene moments found in countryside life. The artwork uses shading and line work to create depth and texture.

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Inscriptions

Inscribed: Copyright 1887 by C. Klackner 17 E 17th St. N.Y. in script, upper left; 31949 stamped in blue ink, lower left.
Signed: W.L. Lathrop in graphite, lower right; W.L. Lathrop/1887. in plate, lower left

Wikidata ID

Q76441420

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